Mohammad Rizwan Takes Charge as Pakistan's White-Ball Captain, Prepares for Champions Trophy and T20 World Cup, Sports Passage
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Mohammad Rizwan as the new captain for the white-ball formats. With two major tournaments on the horizon—the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025 and the T20 World Cup in 2026—Rizwan is determined to build a team that can compete at the highest level. His leadership begins with upcoming tours to Australia and Zimbabwe , where the team will face tough challenges across both ODI and T20I formats. The PCB has announced squads that feature a blend of senior players and emerging talent. Notable inclusions are Babar Azam , Shaheen Shah Afridi , and Naseem Shah , but these players will be rested for the Zimbabwe leg of the tour. Instead, the focus will shift towards nurturing younger players such as Arafat Minhas , Faisal Akram , and Aamer Jamal , signaling a long-term strategy for future tournaments. Among the new names, Mohammad Hasnain makes his return to the squad after an impressive domestic season, while Salman Ali Agha has been promoted to vice-captain f…
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